2011 Lamborghini Gallardo Bicolore and 2012 Spyder Performante – First Drive Review

This is probably the easiest task I have ever set myself to do ever since I started reviewing vehicles. The name Lamborghini has over the years become synonymous with fast, heavy, flashy and beautifully made pieces of machine. As a consequence, it comes as no exception that the two are bound to be pace setters in the industry. The two really set a benchmark in their own right in the fascinating dream car segment because alberta insurance is really relatively affordable when it comes to this car brand.

The Gallardo Bicolore is basically a continuation of the Balboni with the main exception being the absence of the body stripe and the Balboni autograph on the interior. Like its predecessor, it is also a rear wheel drive and it has a contracting back roof. However, the Bicolore is approximately $28,800 cheaper, with only the option of paddle-shifted e-gear transmission. It also has a transparent engine cover with a push-button nose jack to lift it higher in order to avoid speed bumps. The car comes primarily in black, white, orange and green with a trim leather-contrasting interior. Taking a drive in this beast is quite breath taking with the only exception being the handling. The seats are not as comfortable when going around the corners and the vehicle is generally heavy on the turn. It is however very easy to steer considering it is a two-tone beast. It however make up for this by its quick acceleration an smooth ride along straight stretches of road.

On the other hand, the Spyder Performante is a four-wheel-drive convertible version of the Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera. As its predecessor, it is primarily made of carbon fiber thus making it much lighter than normal Lamborghinis. It has larger nostrils than the Superleggera denoting a rise horsepower. Taking the Performante along the same route as the Bicolore, its stiff yet non-reclining seats, were much comfortable on the turn. The vehicle was more approachable an d easier to drive around the corners with the only blemish being the fact that it tends to under steer despite its rear-wheel configuration.

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